Piles

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Not piles of ironing!

What are your tried and tested ways of dealing with them? pregnant friend having a bit of a time of it and this is one more thing she could do with out. Never had much of a problem myself

I get piles post-birth. It's grim!

Germoloid cream is good as are the pessaries for really bad cases. If she's taking an iron supplement that is making her poo hard, she should try switching to something like Spatone. Drink LOTS, at least 2 litres a day. Eat plenty of fruit & fibre - or at least a few dried apricots each day. Walk for at least 30 minutes a day - exercise is good for waking up the digestive system.

And good luck to her!

Thanks I will let her know.